
Description
Includes Brodart cover to preserve the dust jacket.
Tight binding, clean text block. Extremely clean and crisp boards. No missing, loose or torn pages. Faint child’s name to upper ffep. Book in near fine condition with two small indentations to lower front board.
Dust jacket has repaired , chips, wear, closed tears, upper corner missing to rear of DJ. Staining, indentations. See photos for exact condition.
Complete with its original dust jacket, this piece not only showcases the early career of Dr. Seuss but also serves as a collectible item that celebrates North American children's literature.
This book stands as a pristine example of the era, crafted in the United States and ready to hatch a love of reading in the hearts of its new owners.
Reserve: $750.00
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Horton Hatches the Egg 1940 First Ed Dr. Seuss First Ed HC/ DJ Near Fine/Good
Estimate $900-$1,100
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Bound in History: Antiquarian Books Auction
Mar 17, 2026 5:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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